I went dress shopping at 5 different stores and found two dresses that I like. I fell head over heels for Paula when I was in Boston. I came back to Syracuse and tried to find a shop with it. Of the two shops in my area only one has it in a size 8 🙁 I went and tried on dresses at a different shop that has Sottero and Midgley dresses but they won’t order a dress in unless you are buying it.

So I loved Paula when I tried it on, but both my mom and MOH are in love with Delilah, I like it I just feel like I’m not seeing what they are. Sorry if the pictures are massive!

Of the two, I prefer Delilah. I think the A line is a more flattering shape for you than the trumpet. I’m not totally sold on Delilah though and think there may be better options for you. Something with a more pronounced bodice and/or slightly wider band that would really ephasize the smallest part of the waist.

I personally prefer the silhouette and lace detailing on the Delilah, but I think that you should keep looking if you’re not completely sold on it. Don’t let your mom and MOH’s opinions sell you on a dress that you’re not 100% in love with.

I personally dont prefer either, but Id likely give the edge to Delilah if I had to pick. I think you should keep looking. I would not settle for a dress you arent overwhelmingly thrilled with. Neither one of these gowns really flatters your figure and shows off your body in a way it need to be shown !!! lol.

I think the lace pattern on the upper portion of the Paula is very pretty but I wish it had more on the bottom half. I think the silhouette of the Delilah is better for you, though. I think you can find a better dress 🙂

Deliliah looks more flattering on your body, but perhaps that’s just the photo? Love the lace detail on both dresses! (p.s. is that second one at New York Bridal in Syracuse? I got my dress at Spybaby in Syracuse )

mcatt19: Yes! I am going to check out SpyBaby this weekend. I was surprised NY Bride had such a wide selection of dresses in my size, but I didn’t really like any of them as much as the Paula dress I tried on in Boston. My Mom and MOH wouldn’t shut up about this dress on me. I liked it but I thought it was super poofy (I am not the princess gown type) and I thought that it was super white looking even though its ivory.

I would give Spybaby a try! When I went to NY Bride, it was the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend and it was PACKED. There weren’t any consultants available to help me, so I tried on two dresses and left. My consultant at Spybaby, Kara, was AMAZING. She picked my dress! I never thought that would happen, because I had a set idea of what I wanted. She honestly read my mind and knew exactly what would work for my body type.